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Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Thursday, June 19

This is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Harvest was off to a rapid start in southwest Kansas on Thursday... Read More.

Celebrate Local Iola Businesses on 620 Day with Exclusive Deals and Free Lunch

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — Friday is 620 Day in Iola, a day to honor and support small businesses and everything that makes the community unique.The 620 ties both to the day and the area code covering the southern part of what some would call the... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, June 16

This is day 1 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Harvest moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then... Read More.

Andover Native, KU Track’s Ashton Barkdull Claims National Runner Up on Day 1 of NCAA Nationals

Thursday, June 12

By Kansas AthleticsEUGENE, Ore. (KUAthletics.com) - The Kansas Track & Field team completed Day 1 of the NCAA National Championships with Ashton Barkdull taking second place in the Men's Pole Vault.In the Men's Pole Vault, Ashton Barkdull jumped a PR... Read More.

Allen Community College Board of Trustees Expected to Take Action on Recommendation to Continue Four Day a Week Class Schedule

Sunday, June 8

Allen Community College Board of Trustees are expected to take action Tuesday evening on a recommendation to continue with a four day a week class schedule, which was adopted on a trial basis for the 2024-25 academic year. Surveys conducted among students during the fall... Read More.

Join the Excitement of the 2025 ARRL Field Day “Radio Connects” June 28-29

Thursday, June 5

What is ARRL Field Day? ARRL Field Day is a radio communications event that brings together amateur radio operators (also called “hams”) within your community. The theme for 2025 Field Day is “Radio Connects” – highlighting the many ways that wireless technology connects... Read More.

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 25

As of mid-afternoon Sunday, at least six people have died in crashes on Kansas Highways. The Kansas Highway Patrol said four of the fatalities came from a Saturday afternoon crash on K-4 about four miles west of the K-15 junction south of Abilene where a... Read More.

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 25

Four people were killed and four others injured in a Saturday afternoon crash in southern Dickinson County. It happened just before 3 PM on K-4 about four miles west of the K-15 junction or just east of Carlton.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a vehicle... Read More.

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 25

A Wisconsin man was killed and two others injured in a Saturday morning crash on US 75 about three miles south of Burlington. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Dallas Reeves of Janesville.He was southbound on 75 attempting to pass another vehicle... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Thursday, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup until noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day.“Each Memorial Day, we come... Read More.

Evergy Urges Safety Around Electricity this Memorial Day Weekend

Wednesday, May 21

KANSAS CITY, MO — Memorial Day Weekend is approaching, and many people will spend it outdoors. Evergy is reminding customers to enjoy their outdoor plans safely, especially around electricity.Here are some steps to take to keep your family and friends safe this weekend and... Read More.

Wheat Tour 2025, Day 3

Thursday, May 15

The 2025 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 15. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to Manhattan. This year's tour hosted 67 people... Read More.